Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
Was opened (hnoigh). Second aorist passive indicative of anoigw, with augment on the preposition as in Revelation 15:5. For the sanctuary (naov) of God in heaven see Revelation 3:12; Revelation 7:15; Revelation 15:5 ff.; Revelation 21:22.
Was seen (wfqh). First aorist passive indicative of oraw.
The ark of his covenant (h kibwtov thv diaqhkhv autou). The sacred ark within the second veil of the tabernacle (Hebrews 9:4) and in the inner chamber of Solomon's temple (1 Kings 8:6) which probably perished when Nebuchadrezzar burnt the temple (2 Kings 25:9; Jeremiah 3:16). For the symbols of majesty and power in nature here see also Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:5; Revelation 11:13; Revelation 16:18, Revelation 16:21.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Revelation 2:10
Revelation 4:5
Revelation 6:12
Revelation 8:7
Revelation 11:1
Revelation 12:1
Revelation 15:5
Revelation 16:18
Revelation 16:21
Revelation 19:10
Revelation 19:11
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